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Explore India at Your Finger Tip....Mon, 05 Sep 2016 02:07:47 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.1The Charming Lotus Temple in Delhihttp://www.toptraveldestinationsindia.com/2012/03/the-charming-lotus-temple-in-delhi/
http://www.toptraveldestinationsindia.com/2012/03/the-charming-lotus-temple-in-delhi/#commentsFri, 30 Mar 2012 17:02:17 +0000http://www.toptraveldestinationsindia.com/?p=96[...]]]>The Lotus Temple or The Bahá’í House of Worship in New Delhi is one of the major travel attractions in Delhi and is well known for its unique architecture and style. The Lotus Temple is build in the shape of a lotus flower which is considered as a sacred flower and the temple is white in color. Completed in 1986, the Lotus Temple in New Delhi has won many awards for its architectural brilliance. Unlike other temples, the Lotus Temples is open to all people irrespective of religion and caste, which makes it more popular among the travelers.

Constructed with 27 free marble clad petals which are arranged in clusters of three which forms a total of 9 sides, the Lotus temple has nine doors which are open into a central hall. The central hall is capable of housing upto 25,000 people at a time and the surface of the “House of Worship” inside the temple is made up of white marbles brought from Penteli Mountain in Greece. The temple took around 10 years to get completed and it was the effort of around 800 engineers, technicians, workers and artisans which made it possible to complete the completion within such a short span of time. The chief architect of Lotus Temple is Fariborz Sabha, who is an Iranian and lives in Canada.

The Lotus temple is situated in the village of Bahapur in New Delhi and comprises of a total area of 26 acres. Due to the amazing architectural beauty of the Lotus temple, it has become a popular travel attraction and is one of the most visited buildings in the world. The temple compound has integrated the history of India in a magnificent way and its architecture is a mixture of tradition and modern engineering. There is also a pool infront of the Louts Temple which add more to the beauty of the temple.

If you want to see the beauty of this temple at its best, then it is better to watch it during the night, as the temple and its surrounding pool gets illuminated with lights which is really charming to the eyes. Due to its amazing beauty, Lotus Temple has become one of the best objects for those interested in photography. People from different regions irrespective of cast, religion, age and sex visit this temple daily which makes the temple one of the hot travel destination in Delhi.

Since Delhi is very well connected to the other major Indian cities by air, rail and road, visiting Lotus Temple is very much easy. Once you reach Delhi airport or railway station, you can hire a taxi or an auto rickshaw which will take you to Lotus temple at an affordable rate. There are also a good number of hotels, lodges and guest houses in Delhi, which helps you to find a suitable accommodation.

Since Delhi is too hot during the months of May to July, it is recommended to avoid during these periods and the best time to visit Lotus Temple is during the months of October to March, when the climate in Delhi is cold and pleasant. If you are visiting Lotus Temple in Delhi, it is better to take your family and friends along with you.